healthcare delivery system. Clinicians must emphasize evidence-based practice, provide a unique perspective in an interdisciplinary team, and advocate for the profession itself in the changing healthcare climate. I had the distinct honor to co-present at the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association state conference this year. Through that experience, I recognize the importance of participating in and contributing to the continuing education of clinicians in the community. I plan to continue my efforts to promote evidence-based practice among clinicians through poster presentations at conferences, in-service education at clinics, and informal training during clinical rotations. As a student at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), I participate in interdisciplinary education and distance learning daily. I am comfortable and experienced with collaborating in an interdisciplinary team environment. The distance education experience can be challenging, however it translates to telehealth communication. The use of technology as a communication tool to connect remotely to patients will continue to increase in our changing world. As I continue my education at OUHSC, I will participate in quantitative and qualitative research courses. As primary care becomes an emerging practice for occupational therapy, it is important that the profession have a body of research to support its use in the primary care setting. I plan to conduct my research on the benefits, barriers, and outcomes of occupational therapy in primary care. As a student and graduate assistant, I will advocate for university-affiliated partnerships in a primary care setting. Universities are on the forefront of many emerging practice areas, and I hope to contribute to the realization of occupational therapy as an interdisciplinary partner in primary patient
healthcare delivery system. Clinicians must emphasize evidence-based practice, provide a unique perspective in an interdisciplinary team, and advocate for the profession itself in the changing healthcare climate. I had the distinct honor to co-present at the Oklahoma Occupational Therapy Association state conference this year. Through that experience, I recognize the importance of participating in and contributing to the continuing education of clinicians in the community. I plan to continue my efforts to promote evidence-based practice among clinicians through poster presentations at conferences, in-service education at clinics, and informal training during clinical rotations. As a student at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), I participate in interdisciplinary education and distance learning daily. I am comfortable and experienced with collaborating in an interdisciplinary team environment. The distance education experience can be challenging, however it translates to telehealth communication. The use of technology as a communication tool to connect remotely to patients will continue to increase in our changing world. As I continue my education at OUHSC, I will participate in quantitative and qualitative research courses. As primary care becomes an emerging practice for occupational therapy, it is important that the profession have a body of research to support its use in the primary care setting. I plan to conduct my research on the benefits, barriers, and outcomes of occupational therapy in primary care. As a student and graduate assistant, I will advocate for university-affiliated partnerships in a primary care setting. Universities are on the forefront of many emerging practice areas, and I hope to contribute to the realization of occupational therapy as an interdisciplinary partner in primary patient